Word details

ままならぬ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ままならぬ

Dictionary

Entry

儘ならぬ
侭ならぬ
Expression
Usually kana
Freq #38380
1

unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく
8 strokes

Meanings

as it is
because

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まま
ことごとく

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